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Submitted by
todd
a Recreational Rider

Date Reviewed: February 2, 2004

Strengths: looks cool, aerodynamic

Weaknesses: flexy, kinda heavy

Bottom Line:

This fork is horrible. it is fairly lightweight due to the paper thin fork blades (they really are blades) but the sttel steerer adds a lot of weight. The fork flexes back and forth when ever I stand up to sprint, or turn, or pedal hard. it flexes so much the rim touches the brake pads.

Strengths: Strong ,stiff fork for a road racer who sprints (usually for the minor places). Tracks well, you can descend at speed with this fork without having to constantly check your line. No flex when sprinting (I`m 6ft 2in ,198 lbs).Ideal as a racing fork for the heavy , powerful rider.

Weaknesses: Not great at absorbing road shock, over longer distances it beats you up,light riders would be better with carbon.

Bottom Line:

Great for the heavy road racer who wants a fork thats stiff,tracks well and descends fearlessly. Who is prepared to take the harsh ride but enjoys the solidity this fork brings.Not one for century ride or the lighter rider.Not sure how well the fork climbs, at my size going uphill is always tough.No worries with this fork over its longevity, it`s taken all the abuse I have dished out through a season`s racing and is set fare for another season.racing.